as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
the orator's resonant voice filled the hall
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of resonant
ParaNorman uses familiar horror tropes to tell a coming-of-age story that's surprisingly resonant for all ages.
—
Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
According to the announcement, TDE Films whittled the pool of applicants to 25 finalists before identifying the five recipients whose work demonstrated distinct narrative voices, emotionally resonant characters and culturally meaningful perspectives.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
The film works on its own, but Panahi’s own history in prison at the hands of his government have enormous parallels to the film’s plot that make the film itself all the more resonant.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2025
In some ways, the film itself is an inescapably ’80s relic, Jacobs-Jenkins said, but its themes of discovering one’s own creative identity remain resonant.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resonant
Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
According to the announcement, TDE Films whittled the pool of applicants to 25 finalists before identifying the five recipients whose work demonstrated distinct narrative voices, emotionally resonant characters and culturally meaningful perspectives.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
The film works on its own, but Panahi’s own history in prison at the hands of his government have enormous parallels to the film’s plot that make the film itself all the more resonant.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2025
In some ways, the film itself is an inescapably ’80s relic, Jacobs-Jenkins said, but its themes of discovering one’s own creative identity remain resonant.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resonant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resonant
Adjective
-
However, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher and future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer is here to provide a ringing endorsement.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
-
But the first five innings Tuesday were a ringing endorsement for the Dodgers’ cautious approach to Ohtani’s rehab and return from a second Tommy John surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The coast along the Miraflores neighborhood is ideal for its waves and winds, as well as vibrant culture, food, and people to enjoy after your sesh.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
-
The city feels like Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls—its energetic downtown area is filled with artisanal shops, quirky history, and a vibrant community.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
At one point, a report broke about the Eagles being willing to offer three first round draft picks for Garrett.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
-
The Seahawks, who sent two mid-round draft picks to the Saints, may see Shaheed as similar to Percy Harvin.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
The country twang of her Nashville origins has been replaced with sonorous synths, and in the case of Showgirl, a throwback to the retro electric guitar sound of her bestselling 2014 album 1989.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
-
The work contains sonorous bouts of sorrow, but rage is its primary register.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Flashing lights and reverberant noises may send pets into a frenzy over the holiday.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
4 July 2025
-
Written soon after the death of Mahler’s daughter and soon before his own, the symphony is a sombre, reflective, and reverberant adieu, brewing such melancholy that Leonard Bernstein theorized that Mahler was foretelling his own end.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Northrop revealed that measuring smaller than a business card, the EW system was not only the smallest at the event but also the most capable, packing powerful performance into an unprecedented form factor.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
Their noise got loudest at night when the city became quiet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
-
Sports radio can be loud and raucous, blaring with bluster and bellowing.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Resonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonant. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share